Guidebook for Houston

Guidebook for Houston

Just a five minute walk from the house, the park offers some of the best views of the downtown skyline in the city. Great place to bring a blanket and some snacks for an impromptu picnic while you people watch.

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Buffalo Bayou Park

Allen Parkway

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Just a five minute walk from the house, the park offers some of the best views of the downtown skyline in the city. Great place to bring a blanket and some snacks for an impromptu picnic while you people watch.

Spec's Downtown liquor store is 40,000 square feet of every type of booze you could want. It has a deli and unique/international foods to purchase. On weekends, there are tons of free samples (food and booze). Even if you're only going to get a six pack of Lone Star, it's worth checking out the selection just for fun.

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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

2410 Smith Street

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Spec's Downtown liquor store is 40,000 square feet of every type of booze you could want. It has a deli and unique/international foods to purchase. On weekends, there are tons of free samples (food and booze). Even if you're only going to get a six pack of Lone Star, it's worth checking out the selection just for fun.

Whole Foods on Waugh is the closest grocery store to the studio. It is about a 15 minute walk. While prices for everyday groceries can be expensive, it's a great place to go for a quick bite to eat or some essentials. They also have a beer & wine bar where you can sit and enjoy a glass (while you snack on your purchases) or grab something to drink while you shop!

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Whole Foods Market

701 Waugh Drive

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Whole Foods on Waugh is the closest grocery store to the studio. It is about a 15 minute walk. While prices for everyday groceries can be expensive, it's a great place to go for a quick bite to eat or some essentials. They also have a beer & wine bar where you can sit and enjoy a glass (while you snack on your purchases) or grab something to drink while you shop!

Rebecca Masson's couch potato cookie is a must-try. Don't stop there though, you'll want to bring several home to try later. If you can make it on a Saturday morning at 10:00 am, the Saturday Morning Bake Sale always offers new and exciting breakfast options.

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Fluff Bake Bar

314 Gray St

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Rebecca Masson's couch potato cookie is a must-try. Don't stop there though, you'll want to bring several home to try later. If you can make it on a Saturday morning at 10:00 am, the Saturday Morning Bake Sale always offers new and exciting breakfast options.

BB's is a Houston staple for fast-casual Tex-Cajun cuisine. Serving traditional Southern Louisiana-style cooking fused with a Texas twist, BB’s created its very own homemade food concept called “Tex-Orleans cooking.”
They have a large menu complete with traditional cajun dishes like po'boys, gumbo and crawfish etouffee, along with their Texas twist dishes like their can't miss Tex-Cajun fries, fish tacos, and fried pickles.

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BB's Tex-Orleans

2710 Montrose Blvd

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BB's is a Houston staple for fast-casual Tex-Cajun cuisine. Serving traditional Southern Louisiana-style cooking fused with a Texas twist, BB’s created its very own homemade food concept called “Tex-Orleans cooking.”
They have a large menu complete with traditional cajun dishes like po'boys, gumbo and crawfish etouffee, along with their Texas twist dishes like their can't miss Tex-Cajun fries, fish tacos, and fried pickles.

Gyu-kaku is a super fun, authentic Japanese bbq place that originated and still exist all over Japan. Make a reservation several days in advance, tables fill up fast. You will have a grill at your own table, where you are in charge of cooking your own meat, fish, and vegetables. There are also lots of side dishes, ramen, udon, rice bowls, dumplings, salads, to enjoy along with your bbq. The hot wings are a must-try appetizer! It truly feels like you are at a local bar in Japan.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

510 Gray Street

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Gyu-kaku is a super fun, authentic Japanese bbq place that originated and still exist all over Japan. Make a reservation several days in advance, tables fill up fast. You will have a grill at your own table, where you are in charge of cooking your own meat, fish, and vegetables. There are also lots of side dishes, ramen, udon, rice bowls, dumplings, salads, to enjoy along with your bbq. The hot wings are a must-try appetizer! It truly feels like you are at a local bar in Japan.

If small plates/tapas and great wine is your thing, Oporto is the place to go. It is mostly Portuguese, with a great wine selection, beer and cocktails as well. The interiors are gorgeous and the service is friendly. And it's very close to the house! You will be able to walk to several bars afterwards and even Fluff Bake Bar for dessert, I have listed that in the guidebook as well.

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Oporto Fooding House & Wine (midtown)

125 W Gray St

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If small plates/tapas and great wine is your thing, Oporto is the place to go. It is mostly Portuguese, with a great wine selection, beer and cocktails as well. The interiors are gorgeous and the service is friendly. And it's very close to the house! You will be able to walk to several bars afterwards and even Fluff Bake Bar for dessert, I have listed that in the guidebook as well.

Simply pho might not be the best Vietnamese pho in town, but it is quite good and they have a large selection of many Vietnamese dishes. You can get Banh Mi, Pho, Bun, all the favorites under one roof. There is typically not a wait, as it's fairly large with many seats.

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Simply Pho

2929 Milam Street

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Simply pho might not be the best Vietnamese pho in town, but it is quite good and they have a large selection of many Vietnamese dishes. You can get Banh Mi, Pho, Bun, all the favorites under one roof. There is typically not a wait, as it's fairly large with many seats.

Aladdin is a delicious BYOB middle-eastern restaurant that serves cafeteria style with all of your food options on display to choose from. The caramelized onion hummus and freshly-baked fluffy pita bread could be the best in the city. It's always hard to narrow down from the huge variety, at least you can see everything before you make your choice!

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Aladdin

912 Westheimer Road

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Aladdin is a delicious BYOB middle-eastern restaurant that serves cafeteria style with all of your food options on display to choose from. The caramelized onion hummus and freshly-baked fluffy pita bread could be the best in the city. It's always hard to narrow down from the huge variety, at least you can see everything before you make your choice!

The Burger joint is a fairly new spot in Montrose. Serving great burgers with tons of topping options, and even veggie burgers, chicken and hot dogs. The sweet potato fries are great. The only drawback is it's mostly outside seating, so be prepared!

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The Burger Joint

2703 Montrose Blvd

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The Burger joint is a fairly new spot in Montrose. Serving great burgers with tons of topping options, and even veggie burgers, chicken and hot dogs. The sweet potato fries are great. The only drawback is it's mostly outside seating, so be prepared!

This food truck serves some of the best, authentic, Mexican tacos. Options include Lengue, Fajita, Barbacoa, Pollo, Chicharron, or Veggie. You can get tacos, quesadillas, or tortas in any flavor. They also serve breakfast tacos until 11:40 am. CASH ONLY, but you don't need that much! Tacos run $1.50 - $2 each. Grab your food here before you head over to the West Alabama Ice House across the street, where you can drink and dine like a local.

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Tacos Tierra Caliente

2003 W Alabama St

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This food truck serves some of the best, authentic, Mexican tacos. Options include Lengue, Fajita, Barbacoa, Pollo, Chicharron, or Veggie. You can get tacos, quesadillas, or tortas in any flavor. They also serve breakfast tacos until 11:40 am. CASH ONLY, but you don't need that much! Tacos run $1.50 - $2 each. Grab your food here before you head over to the West Alabama Ice House across the street, where you can drink and dine like a local.

Common Bond is a must-try if you love a good breakfast pastry. The stars of the bakery case include the Almond Croissant, Jam Croissant, Kugelhopf, and Kouign-amann. But they also have rotating items that are incredible, last week we got this Nutella filled flaky donut item that was topped with chocolate ganache.
In addition to breakfast sweet pastries, they have amazing rustic loaves of bread, breakfast dishes such as Biscuits and Gravy, Quiche Lorraine, Lox Tartine, as well as lunch and dinner items like flatbreads, burgers, Beef Bourguignon and salads.
They also serve excellent coffee, espresso, beer, and wine. All in a central location in Montrose, but prepare yourself for a line!

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Common Bond Café & Bakery

1706 Westheimer Road

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Common Bond is a must-try if you love a good breakfast pastry. The stars of the bakery case include the Almond Croissant, Jam Croissant, Kugelhopf, and Kouign-amann. But they also have rotating items that are incredible, last week we got this Nutella filled flaky donut item that was topped with chocolate ganache.
In addition to breakfast sweet pastries, they have amazing rustic loaves of bread, breakfast dishes such as Biscuits and Gravy, Quiche Lorraine, Lox Tartine, as well as lunch and dinner items like flatbreads, burgers, Beef Bourguignon and salads.
They also serve excellent coffee, espresso, beer, and wine. All in a central location in Montrose, but prepare yourself for a line!

Make your reservation online in advance, spots fill up quickly. Chris Shepard changes the theme of this restaurant once a year, so get here before the Mediterranean concept is gone (July 31st is the last day).

One Fifth

1658 Westheimer Rd

Make your reservation online in advance, spots fill up quickly. Chris Shepard changes the theme of this restaurant once a year, so get here before the Mediterranean concept is gone (July 31st is the last day).

There are several locations around town, so try to check at least one out. While they aren't traditional tacos, they are creative and delicious. Not to mention, their queso is probably my favorite in the city!

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Torchy's Tacos

2411 S Shepherd Dr

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There are several locations around town, so try to check at least one out. While they aren't traditional tacos, they are creative and delicious. Not to mention, their queso is probably my favorite in the city!

You have to get some Tex-Mex while in Houston. If fajitas, strong margaritas, and lively atmosphere are your fancy, El Tiempo is the place to be. The menu is HUGE, but you can't go wrong with the fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, nachos or queso. Try not to fill up on chips & the incredible green salsa before your main dishes arrive. There are several locations around town, they are all great and consistent, this one just happens to be the closest to the house.

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El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer

322 Westheimer Rd

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You have to get some Tex-Mex while in Houston. If fajitas, strong margaritas, and lively atmosphere are your fancy, El Tiempo is the place to be. The menu is HUGE, but you can't go wrong with the fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, nachos or queso. Try not to fill up on chips & the incredible green salsa before your main dishes arrive. There are several locations around town, they are all great and consistent, this one just happens to be the closest to the house.

Pepper Twins serves Sichuan chinese food in a small setting. It feels like you are inside someone's home. They do not serve alcohol, it's BYOB only with a small cork fee, so don't forget to bring something to pair with spicy! If you are feeling adventurous, this is a great spot to try.

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Pepper Twins

315 Fairview St

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Pepper Twins serves Sichuan chinese food in a small setting. It feels like you are inside someone's home. They do not serve alcohol, it's BYOB only with a small cork fee, so don't forget to bring something to pair with spicy! If you are feeling adventurous, this is a great spot to try.

From the website: UB Preserv was built to share the Story of Houston Food with our guests. It is our hope that those who visit us will feel inspired to further engage our community and better understand what a special place Houston is. We're telling the story of Houston food, with dishes that are inspired by the people and places of this community that make this city better.

UB Preserv

1609 Westheimer Rd

From the website: UB Preserv was built to share the Story of Houston Food with our guests. It is our hope that those who visit us will feel inspired to further engage our community and better understand what a special place Houston is. We're telling the story of Houston food, with dishes that are inspired by the people and places of this community that make this city better.

From the website: Over the years, TRUTH BBQ gained critical acclaim with it’s placement as #10 best BBQ restaurant in Texas on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Leonard has helmed the pits in Brenham daily, while his parents pitched in making homemade sides and the biggest cakes you’ve ever seen - growing that location until it was bursting at the seams. TRUTH BBQ Houston is the second location in the TRUTH BBQ family, and this time, we made a space big enough for everyone to enjoy. TRUTH BBQ is known for our smoked meats and homemade sides and cakes, and we hope to see you at TRUTH soon!

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Truth BBQ

110 S Heights Blvd

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From the website: Over the years, TRUTH BBQ gained critical acclaim with it’s placement as #10 best BBQ restaurant in Texas on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Leonard has helmed the pits in Brenham daily, while his parents pitched in making homemade sides and the biggest cakes you’ve ever seen - growing that location until it was bursting at the seams. TRUTH BBQ Houston is the second location in the TRUTH BBQ family, and this time, we made a space big enough for everyone to enjoy. TRUTH BBQ is known for our smoked meats and homemade sides and cakes, and we hope to see you at TRUTH soon!

Anvil has been recognized for it's exemplary cocktail program by the cocktail elite all over the country. If you can make it here early on in the night, you can most likely get a table or seat at the bar. If you like to be surrounded by the buzz of a busy nightlife, head here around 9 or later, but be prepared to wait a while for your drink.

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Anvil Bar & Refuge

1424 Westheimer Road

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Anvil has been recognized for it's exemplary cocktail program by the cocktail elite all over the country. If you can make it here early on in the night, you can most likely get a table or seat at the bar. If you like to be surrounded by the buzz of a busy nightlife, head here around 9 or later, but be prepared to wait a while for your drink.

Bayou & Bottle is the newly renovated bar on the first level inside the Four Seasons hotel. It is a swanky, fabulous place to stop in for a well-crafted cocktail at the least, or stay for a delicious meal too. Definitely take a walk around the lobby and take in all of the gorgeous new details. There is even a Top-Golf virtual golfing experience if you are missing the green. If you are looking to make it a night out in downtown, ask if Dieter is working, he is one of the managers of the hotel and a great resource!

Bayou & Bottle

1300 Lamar St

Bayou & Bottle is the newly renovated bar on the first level inside the Four Seasons hotel. It is a swanky, fabulous place to stop in for a well-crafted cocktail at the least, or stay for a delicious meal too. Definitely take a walk around the lobby and take in all of the gorgeous new details. There is even a Top-Golf virtual golfing experience if you are missing the green. If you are looking to make it a night out in downtown, ask if Dieter is working, he is one of the managers of the hotel and a great resource!

From the website: Houston already has a wonderful cocktail scene and fantastic bars of any number of stripes. Our goal with The Cottonmouth Club is to share a new approach to cocktails that we think is really cool, that this great city deserves, and that adds something interesting to the conversation.

The Cottonmouth Club

108 Main St

From the website: Houston already has a wonderful cocktail scene and fantastic bars of any number of stripes. Our goal with The Cottonmouth Club is to share a new approach to cocktails that we think is really cool, that this great city deserves, and that adds something interesting to the conversation.

From the website: This is a place to drink. And to eat. A place to celebrate friendships. And defeat your enemies. It's a place to cheer. And sulk. And also to sulk at the people who are cheering. Whatever it is, we sincerely hope that you at least have a great time. And if not? Well.
Better Luck Tomorrow.

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Better Luck Tomorrow

544 Yale St

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From the website: This is a place to drink. And to eat. A place to celebrate friendships. And defeat your enemies. It's a place to cheer. And sulk. And also to sulk at the people who are cheering. Whatever it is, we sincerely hope that you at least have a great time. And if not? Well.
Better Luck Tomorrow.

From the website: Maize (or Corn) has been the backbone of America’s food culture for centuries—before colonists even landed in New England. Puritan settlers, while assumably straight-laced teetotalers, still enjoyed their hooch and imbibed often. Corn, introduced to them by Native Americans, became the most readily-available fermentable grain.
The namesake for the joint, 8-Row Flint Corn is likely believed (although undocumented) to be the variety of corn that was first ground into a meal, then mashed, fermented and distilled into American whiskey. Dent corn, grown in the South, is now the industry standard for making bourbon.
Naturally, we opened a bar named after the source of two of our favorite things: whiskey and tacos.

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Eight Row Flint

1039 Yale St

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From the website: Maize (or Corn) has been the backbone of America’s food culture for centuries—before colonists even landed in New England. Puritan settlers, while assumably straight-laced teetotalers, still enjoyed their hooch and imbibed often. Corn, introduced to them by Native Americans, became the most readily-available fermentable grain.
The namesake for the joint, 8-Row Flint Corn is likely believed (although undocumented) to be the variety of corn that was first ground into a meal, then mashed, fermented and distilled into American whiskey. Dent corn, grown in the South, is now the industry standard for making bourbon.
Naturally, we opened a bar named after the source of two of our favorite things: whiskey and tacos.

From the website: Goodnight Charlie’s is a Houston honky tonk that celebrates live music, flavorful food, simple drinks and Houston hospitality. Our Houston honky tonk welcomes all with the Texas spirit.

Goodnight Charlie's

2531 Kuester St

From the website: Goodnight Charlie’s is a Houston honky tonk that celebrates live music, flavorful food, simple drinks and Houston hospitality. Our Houston honky tonk welcomes all with the Texas spirit.

Houston Bcycle is a fun way to get around the city, especially around Buffalo Bayou Park. They have lots of stations throughout the city for you to pick up and drop off, the stations can be different from where you picked up.

Houston BCycle - Sabine Bridge

190 Sabine St

Houston Bcycle is a fun way to get around the city, especially around Buffalo Bayou Park. They have lots of stations throughout the city for you to pick up and drop off, the stations can be different from where you picked up.

The museum was renovated a couple of years ago and is fantastic way to spend a few hours. The paleontology exhibit is fascinating with a modern aesthetic. Don't miss a quick visit to the butterfly house and spend some time star-gazing at the planetarium.

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

5555 Hermann Park Drive

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The museum was renovated a couple of years ago and is fantastic way to spend a few hours. The paleontology exhibit is fascinating with a modern aesthetic. Don't miss a quick visit to the butterfly house and spend some time star-gazing at the planetarium.

Kuhl-Linscomb is the perfect place to shop for that special gift for everyone in your life. They have everything from gift cards, to clothing, to furniture, to housewares, to candles, to kids toys, and beyond. It is a collection of several buildings all next to each other, so don't miss one! Make sure you grab a map on the way in.

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Kuhl-Linscomb

2424 West Alabama Street

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Kuhl-Linscomb is the perfect place to shop for that special gift for everyone in your life. They have everything from gift cards, to clothing, to furniture, to housewares, to candles, to kids toys, and beyond. It is a collection of several buildings all next to each other, so don't miss one! Make sure you grab a map on the way in.

Taken from the website:
We've come a long way in such a short timeframe and are proud to be expanding. Manready thrives on offering high-quality goods for patrons and we carry over 100 made in the USA vendors and select brands from around the world. Our little shop in Houston has become the ultimate general goods store with unique offerings unlike no other that you'll find in the world!

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Manready Mercantile

321 W 19th St

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Taken from the website:
We've come a long way in such a short timeframe and are proud to be expanding. Manready thrives on offering high-quality goods for patrons and we carry over 100 made in the USA vendors and select brands from around the world. Our little shop in Houston has become the ultimate general goods store with unique offerings unlike no other that you'll find in the world!

Taken from the website: Founded on the idea that the story and people behind every product is as significant as the craft itself, we provide a platform for the artist to tell their story and connect with the consumer. We aim to create an experience for the consumer that gives them the opportunity to feel and perceive the value of high quality, handcrafted goods. Our local brands and makers create a wide variety of products - everything from one-of-a-kind instruments to leather bags to artistically-made home goods. Forth and Nomad is not just a brick and mortar shop, but a network of local artisans and consumers whose goal is to give life to the next generation of craftsman.

Forth and Nomad

714 Yale St

Taken from the website: Founded on the idea that the story and people behind every product is as significant as the craft itself, we provide a platform for the artist to tell their story and connect with the consumer. We aim to create an experience for the consumer that gives them the opportunity to feel and perceive the value of high quality, handcrafted goods. Our local brands and makers create a wide variety of products - everything from one-of-a-kind instruments to leather bags to artistically-made home goods. Forth and Nomad is not just a brick and mortar shop, but a network of local artisans and consumers whose goal is to give life to the next generation of craftsman.

Leila and Carlos Peraza have created a haven for creative types, filling their shop with quirky-cute, highly giftable goods from local makers. Grab a croissant from Common Bond next door, then stop in to browse the pottery, paper goods, original art, soaps, baby cuteness, Houston tees, and dizzying array of jewelry, with new artists added to the shelves constantly.

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Space Montrose

1706 Westheimer Road

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Leila and Carlos Peraza have created a haven for creative types, filling their shop with quirky-cute, highly giftable goods from local makers. Grab a croissant from Common Bond next door, then stop in to browse the pottery, paper goods, original art, soaps, baby cuteness, Houston tees, and dizzying array of jewelry, with new artists added to the shelves constantly.

The Mini Cooper tricked out to look like a hearse parked outside is a harbinger of what’s inside: the stuff of Wednesday Addams’s dreams. You could lose an afternoon browsing Lawyer Douglas and Tyler Zottarelle’s sprawling, meticulously documented collection of specimens, oddities, and curios. Think of it as an obscure museum where all the exhibits are for sale: rhinoceros beetles encased in glass ($265.95), a yellow-bellied water snake preserved in a giant mason jar ($145), and a gigantic African bull elephant skull dating back a century, yours for $10,000 and the promise not to cross state lines.

The Wilde Collection

1446 Yale St

The Mini Cooper tricked out to look like a hearse parked outside is a harbinger of what’s inside: the stuff of Wednesday Addams’s dreams. You could lose an afternoon browsing Lawyer Douglas and Tyler Zottarelle’s sprawling, meticulously documented collection of specimens, oddities, and curios. Think of it as an obscure museum where all the exhibits are for sale: rhinoceros beetles encased in glass ($265.95), a yellow-bellied water snake preserved in a giant mason jar ($145), and a gigantic African bull elephant skull dating back a century, yours for $10,000 and the promise not to cross state lines.

If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, entering this bungalow-turned-vintage toy shop will feel like stepping back in time. Well-priced collectibles and nostalgic favorites are lovingly sourced and sold here—think Star Wars, Barbie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Care Bears.

Super Happy Incredible Toys

740 W 20th St

If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, entering this bungalow-turned-vintage toy shop will feel like stepping back in time. Well-priced collectibles and nostalgic favorites are lovingly sourced and sold here—think Star Wars, Barbie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Care Bears.

Stylishly casual neutrals—you know, the clothes It Girls run errands in on their days off—are what it’s all about here. Owner Christina Mitchell imparts her own uptown bohemian bent to gauzy linen tops, premium jeans, breezy tank dresses, statement jewelry made from rough beads and antlers, and more.

Abejas Boutique

5600 Kirby Dr

Stylishly casual neutrals—you know, the clothes It Girls run errands in on their days off—are what it’s all about here. Owner Christina Mitchell imparts her own uptown bohemian bent to gauzy linen tops, premium jeans, breezy tank dresses, statement jewelry made from rough beads and antlers, and more.

Formerly known as The Gypsy Wagon, this Heights Mercantile shop recently changed its name but continues to offer laid-back caftans and chunky jewelry, including manager LeeAnn Sloan’s favorite: the vibrant, eye-catching Dolan prints exclusive to the store.

Favor the Kind

642 Yale St

Formerly known as The Gypsy Wagon, this Heights Mercantile shop recently changed its name but continues to offer laid-back caftans and chunky jewelry, including manager LeeAnn Sloan’s favorite: the vibrant, eye-catching Dolan prints exclusive to the store.

If Parks and Rec’s Ron Swanson lived in Houston, this is where he’d go for anything he couldn’t carve himself. In between the motorcycle, bike, and skateboard gear, the shop stocks brands that focus on quality and craftsmanship, from your grandpa’s Levi’s jeans and Red Wing work boots to newer brands inspired by the same classic style, such as made-in-Detroit Shinola watches, glasses by Raen, and life/after/denim shirts.

Reserve Supply Company

2205 Washington Ave

If Parks and Rec’s Ron Swanson lived in Houston, this is where he’d go for anything he couldn’t carve himself. In between the motorcycle, bike, and skateboard gear, the shop stocks brands that focus on quality and craftsmanship, from your grandpa’s Levi’s jeans and Red Wing work boots to newer brands inspired by the same classic style, such as made-in-Detroit Shinola watches, glasses by Raen, and life/after/denim shirts.